Purchasing Programme Lead

5 days ago


Kidlington, United Kingdom Fortescue WAE Full time

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Programme Lead to join the Procurement department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

Adopting a leadership role within an exciting procurement function, the role holder will drive a best practice approach to procurement across a developing team. Including, but not limited to effective delivery of defined procurement objectives against Fortescue Zero's New Product Creation System (NPCS) launch process. In addition, the role holder will act as the conduit between the supply chain and programme management functions ensuring a clear cascade of both project purchasing status and programme targets respectively.

What you will do:

  • Representing the procurement function in NPCS gateway reviews in support of effective programme launch for assigned programmes.
  • Responsible for managing and reporting against the right to left & left to right nomination plan for the purchasing team on directed projects.
  • Support with the development of the purchasing programme management suite of standard documentation/ templates for project KPI reporting.
  • Responsible for the on-time delivery of conforming materials and parts, for new and existing product in conjunction with supplier quality assurance team.
  • Facilitate the creation of Product/Category/Commodity/Programme procurement strategies gaining consensus with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop & chair a robust cross-functional nomination sourcing council to support programme supplier down-selection.
  • Work closely with the commodity and logistics teams to ensure appropriate sourcing, logistics and packaging strategies are in place to facilitate the smooth launch of assigned projects.
  • Manage purchased parts, obtain BoM with forecast volume from assigned Business Unit, and provide pricing updates.
  • Monitor and report targets, and overall supplier status, while identifying and benchmarking suppliers.
  • Identify cost improvement opportunities by localisation, direct profit, point of purchase optimization, support and lead VA/VE, and cost negotiations with the supply base prior to programme launch.
  • Chair regular business and programme reviews with key suppliers ensuring strategic alignment is achieved.
  • Create, develop, and continuously improve the business procurement processes and procedures within a multi programme environment.
  • The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Company’s objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.
  • Champion the standardisation of templates and reporting metrics across the purchasing programme management team.

About you:

  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure, in a controlled manner.
  • Strong analytical skills allied with an ability and commitment to meet deadlines.
  • Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within WAE to provide overall business improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong data driven and visual reporting skills, ensuring quantified status and risk is communicated.
  • Knowledge of ISO/IATF quality systems, preferred.
  • Purchasing programme management professional with experience of adopting APQP framework within a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
  • Supplier visits are part of the role, so a clean driving license is essential.

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

  • Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
  • Aviva Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
  • Childcare Benefits
  • Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline:

The closing date for application is 2nd October 2024

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

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